sombre — [[t]sɒ̱mbə(r)[/t]] (in AM, use somber) 1) ADJ GRADED If someone is sombre, they are serious or sad. The pair were in sombre mood... His expression became increasingly sombre... Unfortunately, this happy story finishes on a more sombre note. Syn:… … English dictionary

Tulen synty — (The Origin of Fire) Op. 32 is an orchestral Song composed by Finnish Composer Jean Sibelius and premièred on the 9th April 1902 at the opening of the National Helsinki Theatre, conducted by the composer, it was later revised in 1910. The idea… … Wikipedia

Hogarth, William — born Nov. 10, 1697, London, Eng. died Oct. 26, 1764, London British painter and engraver. Apprenticed at 15 to a silversmith, he opened his own engraving and printing shop at 22. He took private drawing lessons while earning a living as an… … Universalium